Sub-Saharan Africa hosts the majority of the 124 million children not enrolled in school across the globe. Education plays a key role in improving individual and social well-being, but high poverty impedes access to quality education. This cycle of poverty can... More »
Globalization and structural changes in African economies are contributing to rapid urbanization—with 50 percent of the population predicted to live in urban areas by 2030, compared to 36 percent in 2010. Simultaneously, climate change is projected to have sig... More »
A new study suggests that pregnancy among female sex workers in sub-Saharan Africa could act as a crucial entry point into the healthcare system, yielding better outcomes for HIV testing and treatment. More »
Tobacco farmers in Malawi were offered a direct-deposit savings account, which yielded significant positive impacts on their financial behavior and increases in their agricultural outputs. These results suggest a potential driver for economic growth and povert... More »
China’s domestic investment activities prove as strong stimulus to direct trade expansion for its partners in Africa. More »
A study of developing nations explores the relationship between water infrastructure, female employment, and school attendance for children. More »
The Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria discusses the intricacies of international diplomacy More »
Food remittances and foreign aid ease the impact of food price shocks. More »
Ethiopians' reviews of water infrastructure improvements are generally rave. More »